Atty. James T. Whaley

Atty. James T. Whaley

James T. Whaley is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, civil rights and 1 other area of law.

La Jolla La Jolla 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About James T. Whaley at a glance

James T. Whaley is a business, securities, and civil rights attorney based in La Jolla, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and California (1996). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1995) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James T. Whaley is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, civil rights and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices in La Jolla, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James T. Whaley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James T. Whaley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in La Jolla are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James T. Whaley

Where is James T. Whaley's law office located?
James T. Whaley's law practice is located in La Jolla, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. Whaley handle?
James T. Whaley focuses on business, securities, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James T. Whaley practiced law?
James T. Whaley has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James T. Whaley go to law school?
James T. Whaley earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact James T. Whaley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1995
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
California
Admitted: 1996

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